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2010 Jeep Commander Sport 2WD

The 2010 Jeep Commander Sport 2WD is a 360-hp 5.7-liter V8 with an automatic 5-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $31,575 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.

It makes 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

The Commander measures 188.5 inches long on a 109.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,504 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$31,575 ($47,051 *)
MSRP with Destination$32,355 ($48,214 *)
Destination Charge$780
Engine
Engine Type5.7L HEMI V8
Displacement5.7 L
Horsepower360 hp
Torque390 lb-ft
ValvetrainOHV, 16-valve
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 5-speed
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity21.1 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear17-in. aluminum alloy
Tires FrontP245/65R17
Tires RearP245/65R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length188.5 in
Width75 in
Height75.6 in
Wheelbase109.5 in
Front Track62.6 in
Rear Track62.6 in
Ground Clearance8.3 in
Cargo Volume7.5 ft³
Curb Weight4,504 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front42.1 in
Headroom Rear40.3 in
Legroom Front41.7 in
Legroom Rear36.1 in
Shoulder Room Front59 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.5 in
Hip Room Front55.6 in
Hip Room Rear54 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2010 Jeep Commander Sport 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (27.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2010 Jeep Commander 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Jeep COMMANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 7, 2013 · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

Consequence: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

NHTSA campaign 13V175000

May 11, 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.

Consequence: THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA campaign 10V200000

Mar 5, 2010 · EQUIPMENT

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.

Consequence: REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRACK BAR BUSHING RETAINING HOOP AND REPLACE THE REAR TRACK BAR IF ANY ARE FOUND TO BE MIS-POSITIONED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA campaign 10V085000

Jan 11, 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA campaign 10V009000

45 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Jeep COMMANDER

Owner Complaints

45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Jeep COMMANDER (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System18
Engine14
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
Steering4
Vehicle Speed Control4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 12, 2026 · Engine Fire
“ENGINE FIRE UNDER NORMAL OPERATION”
Dec 18, 2023 · Electrical System
“My jeep will not crank sometimes...the key will not turn. The ignition control module seems to be a problem.”
Feb 13, 2023 · Electrical System
“Started the vehicle by inserting the key fob. Turned the key and the vehicle dash lit up and went out immediately. Tried to turn the key again and nothing happened. Could not turn the key and it was…”
Aug 25, 2022 · Engine
“The engine failed while driving at major intersection. Multiple individuals had to assist and avoid causing an accident. After a week at diagnostic Jeep service department, techs determined…”
Aug 22, 2022 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Fuel/Propulsion System
“The electrical system of my car malfunctioned intermittently causing lights, ac, and the engine itself to go off and on in the middle of the freeway. There was a recall on the 2010 Jeep Commander…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 JEEP COMMANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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